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Faculty, staff and community leaders gathered on the campus of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Community College to celebrate the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year at the College Convocation held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Convocation centered around the message of "Vision 2020: Focused on the Future."  Dr. Tina Tinney, Chancellor, delivered the motivational State of the College address and awarded three special awards. Dr. Tinney recognized The Meraux Foundation with the Spirit of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Chancellor's Vision Award, Boeing with the Spirit of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Community Partner Award and for the first time awarded the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Distinguished Alumni Award to 2014 Culinary Graduate, Toya Boudy.

Bobby Turner, Manager of Institutional Effectiveness and Canvas Administrator,  was recognized as 2019 Outstanding Professional Staff member and Stephanie Hoskins, Admissions and Records Coordinator, was named the 2019 Outstanding Professional Support Staff member. Additionally, the following employees were recognized for their respective years of service to ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog:

5 YEAR SERVICE AWARD
Anthony Austin
Brittney Barras
Carter Gordon
Danielle Santiago
 
10 YEAR SERVICE AWARD
Keith Tolleson
 
15 YEAR SERVICE AWARD
Rose Frazier
Nicholas Slie
Stephen Waddell
 
20 YEAR SERVICE AWARD
LYNN IRBY

Chancellor Tinney recognized members of the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog team with 5 gem awards that embody each of the college's core values. The recipients included Megan Trainor (Student-Centered), Katie Nettles (Caring), The Curriculum Committee (Integrity), Jason Hosch (Teaching & Learning) and David Vumbaco (Innovation).

Faculty and staff participated in professional development sessions in the afternoon and Jean Gatz, a national speaker and trainer,  provided an uplifting keynote.

For more information about the programs offered at ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog, please visit or call 504-278-6467.

About ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Community College
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is located at 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. For more information, visit .